OLD SHORT CUT
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member GeoCraig
N 34° 19.615 W 118° 00.371
11S E 407436 N 3798863
OLD SHORT CUT
Waymark Code: WM535
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 12/20/2005
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member Marky
Views: 52

This is California's first ranger station, built in 1900 by Louie Newcomb and Phillip Begue, early Forest Service men. The cabin took its name from the 'Short Cut Canyon Trail,' as the cabin was one of the main stopping points on this trail.

Marker Number: 632.00

Marker Name: OLD SHORT CUT

County: Los Angeles

Has Official CA Plaque: no

Location:
Angeles National Forest, Chilao Visitor's Center, Angeles Crest Hwy (State Hwy 2), 27 mi E of La Canada


Marker Dedication Date: Not listed

Website: Not listed

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